SHAY Spreading Hope Amongst Youth Foundation

01/20/2026

Just a reminder about our warming center partners as the temperatures take a drastic dip this week.

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And, as always, if you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or struggling with a housing-related crisis, help is a call away.

Call us at 724.846.6400 anytime day or night.

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas

12/10/2025

✨ Holiday Hope List: What Helps Us Shine
This Christmas season, we are looking for partners to help us meet the unique wants and needs of some amazing students. Each item listed supports their growth, comfort, and joy—whether it’s a classroom essential or a special wish that makes their Christmas brighter. By choosing to sponsor a student or contribute an item, you become part of the light that helps them shine a little brighter this season. Thank you for spreading hope and love this Christmas season!
If you are interested in donating please contact me via phone or text at (724)506-8264. We need all gifts by December 17th.

Aaliyah (Adopted thank you Henrietta Outen)
1. Micro-mechanical Art Pencil Kit- 0.3 lead
2. Tombow Mono Zero Round Eraser & Refill Value
3. VISA gift cards
4. Womens black socks- shoe size 9
5. Secret deodorant

Addy (Adopted thank you Chellie Ernest)
1. Pink lipgloss
2. A Thousand Wishes Fragrance (Bath & Body Works)
3. Sweet Pea Deodorant
4. Hair ties
5. Laneige Sleeping Mask
6. Kids 2 in 1 Bubble bath (Superberry + Cherry)
7. Leapfrog My Play Violet Purple Plush Bear- 12 inches
8. Hat
9. Gloves

Ana (Adopted thank you Jikkiko Owens)
1. Tea sets
2. Ice cream toys
3. Puzzles
4. Painting
5. “Littler kid toys”

Avont (Adopted thank you Anonymous Donor)
1. Cargo pants- size Large/XL
2. Oculus Go
3. Playstation gift card

Cheryl (Adopted thank you Mary Bentley)
1. Mickey Mouse blanket
2. Mickey Mouse pillow
3. Mickey Mouse ears (headband)
4. Blue headband
5. Heart headband
6. Mickey Mouse shirt- small
7. Blue nail polish
8. Candy scent perfume
9. Blue- thick, stretchy warm gloves
10. Blue umbrella

Cooper (Adopted thank you Henrietta Outen)
1. Sesame Street children’s book (Elmo is his favorite character)
2. Blankets
3. Pillows
4. Stuffed animals
5. Light up toys
6. Sweat outfits- size Large

Emma (Adopted thank you Kay Murray)
1. New Winter Jacket (size 2XL)
2. Hat & gloves (to match the jacket)
3. Deodorant
4. “Stitch stuff” (like lipgloss, blankets, etc)
5. Games (like Uno, Candyland, etc.)
6. Cross necklace
7. Instant camera
8. Sour cream & onion chips

Jamal (Adopted thank you Donna and Bj Wildes)
1. Sketchbook
2. Sharpies
3. Red water bottle
4. Bike
5. Bike lock
6. Basketball
7. Bookshelf
8. Sweatpants (size S or M)
9. Amazon gift cards
10. Tye-dye (pink & purple) t-shirt
11. Pink & purple South Side hat
12. ‘J’ gold necklace
13. Desk chair with wheels

Logan (Adopted thank you Carmen Lynn)
1. Hair pick
2. Men’s socks- shoe size 10
3. Stitch dog costume

Meona (Adopted thank you Almondina Moore)
1. Sketchbook
2. Colored pencils
3. Canvas
4. Dragon-Embroidered Horned Hoodie- Trendy streetwear for spring & Autumn from Dhgate men
5. Snow boats (size 9)
6. Christmas socks
7. “Big bag” of Blue Heat Takis

Mike
1. Bendy and the dark revival video game
2. Hello Neighbor 2 video game
3. Little nightmares 3 video game
4. Bed frame (queen)

Noah (Adopted thank you Carmen)
1. Mini Food Processor
2. Measuring spoons

Selena (Adopted thank you Duwana Anderson)
1. Water Bottle- white
2. Chocolate
3. Books

11/27/2025

10/13/2025

SHAY Spreading Hope Amongst Youth Foundation is holding the 10th annual “Harvest Bags of Love” created for the purpose of providing families with full thanksgiving meals they can prepare at home without the stress of shopping and financial burden. Despite circumstance we want as many people to enjoy their holiday. We will be collecting donations please read the details in the flyer to contribute thank you 🙏🏾

09/21/2025

LaTonya Frazier it’s that time of year again! 🍂💜

We’re excited to announce the 10th Annual Harvest Bags of Love in honor of LaTonya Frazier.

This year, the SHAY Foundation is honored to partner with Trails Ministries and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Gamma Alpha Tau Zeta Chapter to bless families in our community with Thanksgiving meals to prepare and enjoy at home.

Would you and your friends consider hosting a food drive to help fulfill this vision of giving? Together, we can make sure families feel the love, hope, and joy of the season. 🦃✨


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09/17/2025

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Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”— Matthew 7:7–8 (KJV)

04/20/2025

Happy Easter

03/18/2025

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